UnisexScandinavian origin

Bo: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

One who lives and commands attention.

Origin
Scandinavian
Syllables
1
Current rank
#537
Peak
#537 in 2020

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1907: #136519071920: #324619201930: #305119301940: #350219401950: #260019501960: #155119601970: #174919701980: #56719801990: #60319902000: #97820002005: #76420052010: #83420102015: #61720152020: #5372020#1#3502

What Bo Means

Bo is a unisex name of Scandinavian origin. One who lives and commands attention.

How Popular Bo Is

Bo currently ranks #537 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #537 in 2020. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Bo

  • At its most popular, Bo reached #537 in the U.S. in 2020.
  • Bo is a name from the Scandinavian tradition.
  • Its short, punchy sound makes it easy to remember.

Names Like Bo

Other Scandinavian names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Bo

Scandinavian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Bo.

Questions About Bo

What does Bo mean?

Bo is a unisex name of Scandinavian origin. One who lives and commands attention.

How popular is Bo?

Bo currently ranks #537 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #537 in 2020. It has held steady.

Where does Bo come from?

Bo comes from Scandinavian roots. At its most popular, Bo reached #537 in the U.S. in 2020.

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